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Farmtri is a tech company that leverages advanced technology to increase food security in the Food Value Chain by solving climate issues in Agriculture through sustainable solutions. By offering innovative tools and services, Farmtri empowers farmers to optimize their operations and improve their profitability. By leveraging data analytics and deeptech technology, Farmtri aims to create a more efficient, sustainable, and equitable food system. Meet Marini Fernandez, the CEO and Co-Founder of Farmtri. Farmtri has been recognized globally, including the recent 9th UN Tourism World Forum on Gastronomy Tourism held in Bahrain. They are also part of the Top 100 Global Startups and the only one to represent the Philippines in the recent Entrepreneurship World Cup held at Biban in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Farmtri is also a global finalist of She Loves Tech. You can read more about Farmtri in the article below: https://lnkd.in/gYAKMu7N

As part of the AMEICC (AMEICC Secretariat ) Support Program implemented by TechShake in the Philippines, Zip Infrastructure and Aerosense Inc. took center stage during a three-day series of panels and plenaries that spotlighted innovative and human-centric mobility solutions. Here’s a recap of their incredible contributions: Day 1 Highlights 💡 LGUs from southern rural provinces expressed strong interest in Zip Infrastructure and Aerosense’s potential for rural connectivity solutions. 🏙️ We also heard from Mayor Joy Belmonte-Alimurung about Quezon City’s remarkable strides in mobility, digitalization, and data-driven governance. A quick meeting with her explored how Zip Infrastructure and Aerosense’s technologies could support these initiatives. Day 2 Highlights 📚 Focus shifted to a panel on making mobility both innovative and human-centric where both Mario Rebonquin, COO of Zip Infrasturcture, and Satoru Shimada, CSO of Aerosense, stood out during a plenary session. 🎤 TechShake’s Innovation and Investment Associate Sebastian Matugas joined the panel session that highlighted the transformative tech from Zip Infrastructure and Aerosense. 🤝 The panel was also joined by leaders like Mia Quimpo, Head of Planning Innovation and Design of AyalaLand Estates, and Koki Sueto Assistant General Manager of the Infrastructure Business Department at Sumitomo Corporation. This dynamic exchange of ideas and collaboration showcases the power of tech and mobility startups to drive meaningful impact across urban and rural landscapes. #Innovation #Mobility #UrbanPlanning #AMEICCStartups

We had an incredible time hosting last night’s TechShake Innovators’ Dinner at Dr. Wine Manila! 🍻 This dinner series is one of the many ways TechShake showcases our commitment to building meaningful connections and opportunities within the startup ecosystem. There’s something truly inspiring about bringing together brilliant minds in one room — exchanging ideas, sparking collaborations, and strengthening the community. A heartfelt thank you to all our amazing guests who joined us: 加藤玲 Akira Kato (Marubeni Philippines Corporation) Andrea Antonette A. Sese-Relucio (Tiaoqui Sese-Relucio & Mendoza) Antonio Aguirre (SBI Holdings) Atsushi Segawa (RCBC) Carlo Chen-Delantar (Gobi Partners) Danielle King (Kaya Founders) Erina Nishioka (JETRO) Franco Varona (Foxmont Capital Partners) Geronimo L Sy (Department of Justice) Gillian Santos (Anihan Technologies, Inc.) Jay Pineda (Startup QC) Jojo Flores (Plug and Play Tech Center) Jong Sumpaico (Quezon City LEIPO) Jose Arnulfo Batac (Megaworld Corporation) Jung Chun "Alex" Lai (TAITRA Manila) Keiichiro Soeda (freee) Kieran Martin (Index Partners) Marilen Tantamco (JGDEV) Mark Anthony Ferrer, RME, MTM (DOST-TAPI) Masaaki Hamada (ASUENE) Nat W. (Findicate and Grab) Nozomu Ohara (MUFG and Security Bank) Ofek Venecianer (Israel Economic and Trade Mission) Pia Angeli Bernal Bernal (Kickstart Ventures) Ramon De Leon (Pac-Atlantic Holdings Inc.) Rene Cuartero (AHG Lab) Reyna Torres (Pac-Atlantic Holdings Inc.) Satoru Shimada (AeroSense) Satoru Takagi (Bayad Center under Densan System) Shunichi Keida (SBI Group) Toshiaki Fujioka (MarCoPay Group) Vincent Roy P. Mendoza (Farmvocacy) Zorigt Khongor (Mitsubishi Corporation) We hope you enjoyed reconnecting with old friends and forging new relationships. Let’s continue building and empowering the startup ecosystem together! #InnovatorsDinner #StartupEcosystemBuilder #StartupPH

PasaJob is a unique job referral platform in the Philippines that rewards individuals for connecting businesses with the right candidates. It operates on a long-chain referral system, allowing all referrers in that chain to earn rewards when there is a successful hire. Job seekers can find various job opportunities posted by businesses, while referrers can earn referral fees for successfully placing candidates. This innovative approach simplifies the hiring process for businesses and provides individuals with an opportunity to earn extra income by leveraging their networks.   Meet Melissa Balmaceda, the Chief Marketing Officer of PasaJob. Melissa has a degree in Communication from the Ateneo De Manila University and an MBA from the Asian Institute of Management. She also has a teaching certificate. Melissa has more than 12 years of experience in various managerial and leadership roles, such as being the Development Director of Teach for the Philippines and the Partnerships Manager of Ashoka Philippines.    You can read more about PasaJob in the article below: https://lnkd.in/gecmUAHP

TechShake was delighted to be part of a meaningful collaboration between the Young Entrepreneurs Group (YEG) of Japan and the Philippine Young Entrepreneurs Association (PYEA)! Hosted at City Garden Grand Hotel in Makati, the event gathered YEG members exploring opportunities in the Philippines and PYEA members for a day dedicated to networking and business matching. The program began with inspiring speeches from TechShake's very own Kenjiro Takeda and Alaine Nakagawa, who provided valuable insights into the Philippine economy, history, and TechShake’s initiatives in innovation. This was followed by engaging discussions that fostered connections and set the stage for potential cross-border partnerships. The evening concluded with a rooftop dinner. A big thank you to Charmaine Co, President of PYEA, and the key representatives from YEG for making this event impactful and memorable. TechShake is proud to contribute to strengthening ties between the Japanese and Philippine business communities. We look forward to more opportunities to drive collaboration and innovation together! #Networking #BusinessMatching #YEG #PYEA #PhilippineInnovation

TechShake was thrilled to support the 2024 Global Bridge-On in Tokyo, organized by Sejong Creative Economy Innovation Center (CCEI) in partnership with Y&ARCHER! Held at the JETRO - Japan External Trade Organization Innovation Garden, the program brought together nine pioneering Korean startups for a day of pitching, learning, and one-on-one mentorship. Startups who pitched included: DeepScent Inc., E-Material LAB, Greening, HENERGY, SIERRABASE, LLC, Superb AI Inc., VCAT.AI, Weven, and NAWA. Keynotes were delivered by Ikuo Hiraishi (Dream Vision) and Takahiro Tanaka (Money Forward). The program also featured personalized mentoring sessions with Haruna Matsui (Plug and Play Japan), Takashi Kitao (Cyber Agent Capital), Yutaka Kitade (TechShake), Kay Yi (Hakuhodo DY Holdings Inc.), Samuel Jeanblanc (Google Maps), Takashi Inaba (A.T. Kearney, APAC Region), Kazuho Masuda (Asahi Broadcasting Group Holdings), Satoshi Katagiri (Rakuten), Arno Alarcon (Startup COO & Board Member), Takashi KAWABATA (JOSYS Inc.), Takahiro Tanaka (Money Forward), Yusuke Takahashi (SOMPO Growth Partners), and Hiroki Sano (HERO Pharm). Special thanks to Oh Deuk-Chang and Yong-Woo Kim of Sejong CCEI, as well as Y&Archer for their partnership in making this program a success. Together, we’re advancing Korea-Japan innovation ties and creating opportunities for startups across borders! #GlobalBridgeOn2024 #KoreaJapanCollaboration #StartupInnovation #TechShake

TechShake is proud to share that Paolo Dominic Rentero, Co-Founder & Director, was a featured panelist at the Vietnam Innovation Summit 2024 in Ho Chi Minh! During the panel discussion on "Transformative Technologies in Action", Paolo joined an esteemed lineup of speakers, including: Anirban Roy (Senior Partner, InnoLab Asia & Founder, RENEWGO), Khairil Effendy (Founder & Managing Director, Nexagate), and Ethan Choi (Global Business Director, Creww) With expert moderation by Quynh Vo, Managing Director of Zone Startup Vietnam, the panel explored cutting-edge technology trends across industries and countries. Paolo shared key insights into the unique applications of transformative technologies, showcasing how innovation is reshaping the Philippine tech ecosystem. VIS 2024, hosted by InnoLab Asia, brought together global leaders, startups, policymakers, and innovators to foster collaboration and co-creation through Open Innovation. It’s an honor to see Paolo representing TechShake and contributing to such impactful discussions on the global stage. #VIS2024 #VietnamInnovationSummit #OpenInnovation

🌟 Celebrating the Selangor Accelerator Programme 2024 International Innovation Triip - PH Inbound! 🌟 What an exhilarating week it has been! Following the innovation tour and their successful exhibition at PHSW 2024, we are proud to share that the Selangor Accelerator Programme wrapped up an impactful mentoring and business matching session that fostered meaningful connections and valuable insights. A huge thank you goes out to our mentors, Miko David of David & Golyat and Mark Tiaoqui of Tiaoqui Sese-Relucio & Mendoza Law Office, for their expertise and guidance that inspired the participants. We are also grateful to Penbrothers for being our amazing venue partner and providing a collaborative space for innovation. Before the grand Future Forward: Malaysia’s AI Startups Demo Day, we had the privilege of visiting the President Information Corp. office and JG Digital Equity Ventures. A special shoutout to Marilen Tantamco and the JGDEV team for welcoming us and showing us the developments within the Bridgetowne Destination Estate. The week’s activities concluded on a high note with the demo day, where the 4 participating startups ( V-Cred, Shieldbase AI, HomeSifu, and Alphaswift Industries) showcased their groundbreaking ideas. Special appreciation to our keynote speaker, Gian Paulo dela Rama of Sprout Solutions, for sharing his insights on the landscape of AI in the ASEAN region. This inspiring program was brought to life in partnership with Selangor Information Technology & Digital Economy Corporation (Sidec). #InnovationTrip #PHInboundProgram #SelangorAcceleratorProgramme #AIStartups #MalaysianStartups #SAP2024 #SIDEC

🌟 Days 2 & 3 Recap: International Innovation Trip with SIDEC's Portfolio Companies! We’re just getting started! Days 2 and 3 of the International Innovation Trip were filled with excitement as we joined PH Startup Week 2024, where Selangor Information Technology & Digital Economy Corporation (Sidec)’s portfolio startups -- HomeSifu, Shieldbase AI, Alphaswift Industries, V-Cred --showcased their cutting-edge AI solutions as exhibitors. It was amazing to see them engaging with the vibrant Philippine startup ecosystem and making valuable connections. To add to the experience, we hosted a welcome dinner with the SIDEC team and startups! It was a wonderful opportunity to connect and share insights in a much more relaxed atmosphere. And there’s more to come! Follow along as we dive deeper into this innovation-packed journey! #TechShake #SIDEC #PHStartupWeek #InnovationTrip #InbounProgram #MalaysianStartups

Thrilled to share that our co-founders, Fatima Yambao and Paolo Dominic Rentero , had a great experience at the invite-only opening ceremony of Philippine Startup Week 2024! This year’s theme, Isa Para Sa Bayan: Igniting Filipino Innovation, truly resonated. It was empowering to witness an all-women lineup of Undersecretaries championing the startup ecosystem. Erwin Valencia (brother of startup pioneer Earl Valencia) joined as well, and Carlo Chen-Delantar of Gobi presented the 2024 Philippine startup landscape report. Check the report here for valuable insights: https://lnkd.in/gVMwjiV4. We love seeing the startup community come together and look forward to more events that celebrate and uplift Filipino innovation! #PHSW24 #PhilippineStartupWeek #InnovationPH #StartupEcosystem